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Chapter 1021 Abnormal
Upon hearing Liu Yunzi's words, Qin Ming's heart tightened instantly.

Just when he thought the matter was most likely to fall through.

But then Liu Yunzi changed the subject, saying, "Young friend Qin, you may not know this, but this Primordial Chaos Qi was born at the beginning of the Myriad Spirits Realm. It has only appeared nine times since ancient times. I was fortunate enough to obtain three of them, but I have already used them all. However, I know that a fellow Daoist has Primordial Chaos Qi in his possession, and the quantity should be quite large."

"If you insist on refining this True Dragon Pill, I can introduce you to a few people. Maybe that guy will agree."

Upon hearing the unexpected turn of events, Qin Ming immediately revealed a glimmer of hope and asked:
"Oh, then I, Qin, will thank Senior Liuyunzi in advance."

"This Azure Creation Pill is offered as a tribute to our elders."

Qin Ming was also sensible and knew how to navigate social situations. Since he could refine more elixirs anyway, it was naturally the best thing that Liu Yunzi was willing to introduce him to someone.

"Young friend Qin is truly a remarkable person. Just in this respect alone, he is far superior to those so-called prodigies of the great clans."

"This pill is of some use to me, so I won't stand on ceremony with you."

"However, I will not take advantage of a junior like you. What spiritual items do you need, except for innate primordial energy, I can exchange for them with you."

Seeing an opportunity, Liu Yunzi was delighted and immediately spoke to Qin Ming.

Qin Ming was also slightly surprised. He did not expect Liu Yunzi to be so generous and straightforward, and to act in a manner befitting a senior master.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, he exchanged several spiritual materials for refining Thunderfire Spirit Wine with Liu Yunzi.

"Young friend Qin can rest in the valley for a few days, or take a stroll around the immortal city of the nearby Fenglan Grassland. I am in a hurry to refine something upon my return."

"I will come to find you after I have completed the training."

"It will probably take about half a year."

After handing over the spiritual materials Qin Ming needed, Liu Yunzi pondered for a moment and then spoke.

Qin Ming could afford to wait for this, so he nodded in agreement.

He had been in Hidden Immortal Valley for quite some time, and it was time to visit other places. So he bid farewell to Liu Yunzi and left the Taoist temple.

It was clear that Liu Yunzi had gained something from his trip, and Qin Ming didn't want to disturb him.

Several days later.

Qin Ming and Lin Shanjun flew over the grassland, and in their sight, a huge immortal city gradually appeared on the vast plain.

The outer perimeter of the immortal city was shrouded in a light green light curtain, which was clearly a super protective array of the seventh level.

There were many cultivators from other races coming and going at the city gate, indicating that this place was a settlement.

This immortal city is the 'Azure Orchid Immortal City' of the Shepherd Spirit Clan, one of the clan's several major cities. Many other races from the surrounding area also trade here.

Unlike other places, the races on the Wind and Waves Grassland are exceptionally united, almost like an ironclad unit, making it difficult for outside cultivators to integrate.

In addition, it was also a supply transit point for these nomadic tribes who chased the wind on the vast grasslands, hence its extraordinary prosperity.

The scale of the Immortal City is several times that of the previous Yunzhou Immortal City, and there is a city gate in each of the four directions: east, west, south, and north.

The towering formations and city walls are nested in a '回' shape, with several main roads leading directly to the central area.

Qin Ming did not conceal his cultivation level. When the cultivators guarding the city gate saw that an unfathomable alien powerhouse was coming, they immediately dared not be negligent.

Before the two of them could enter, a blue beam of light flew out from inside the city and landed steadily in front of them.

The light dissipated, revealing a burly man draped in animal skins with a bone necklace around his neck, possessing the cultivation level of the early stage of the Void Refinement Realm.

The surrounding alien cultivators and guards all showed expressions of awe upon seeing this person's appearance.

"It's actually Elder Wu of the Shepherd Spirit Clan."

But what happened next was even more astonishing. The burly man in the animal skin walked up to Qin Ming, bowed, and clasped his hands in a salute.
"Welcome to this senior who has achieved the Fusion Realm. The City Lord invites you."

These words caused an uproar, with everyone around them discussing the matter.

At the same time, the way they looked at Qin Ming was filled with fear and trepidation, as if they were afraid of accidentally offending this big shot.

Qin Ming nodded slightly and followed the other person without refusing.

After half a cup of tea.

The burly man in animal skins led Qin Ming into a circular building, which had the characteristics of a nomadic tribe.

"This fellow Daoist looks unfamiliar. May I ask where he comes from?"

When Qin Ming entered, he found four or five alien cultivators already sitting inside, all of whom were Nascent Soul cultivators.

They seemed to be discussing something when Qin Ming's arrival interrupted their meeting.

One of the white-robed elders stood up and welcomed Qin Ming in. This man had a high level of cultivation among the crowd and exuded the aura of someone who had long held a high position.

Qin Ming could easily tell that this person was most likely an elder of the Muling Clan stationed in Canglan Immortal City.

He then got straight to the point, saying, "I am a rogue cultivator. I have long admired the reputation of the Shepherd Spirit Clan and have come here to travel around. I will not stay for too long."

Qin Ming noticed the somewhat strange atmosphere inside and didn't engage in much conversation.

After briefly explaining his purpose, he took his leave and began to wander around the immortal city.

They had just left.

Inside the main hall, a cultivator from another race said to the white-robed elder, "Fellow Daoist Wu, this person's origins are unknown. His appearance here at this time, could it be that the matter has been exposed?"

The old man surnamed Wu looked in the direction Qin Ming had left and said thoughtfully, "It shouldn't be that bad, right? Only a few of us know about that matter, and this rogue cultivator from another race doesn't seem to be lying."

Then, the people present started discussing other topics.

"A message has come from the Eastern Region that the ancient evil cultivator Blood Slaughter Heavenly Evil Lord has been resurrected and is wreaking havoc in Yunzhou City, causing many casualties."

"However, he was repelled by a human rogue cultivator from the Spirit Realm."

"What? It's actually Blood Slaughter Evil Lord? How could he be forced back by a rogue cultivator at the Nascent Soul stage?"

"This demon was a force that stirred up the entire Realm of Myriad Spirits in ancient times. Even the ancient true spirit clans were helpless against him. He would stop at nothing to cultivate evil arts."

"If that's the case, it's not good news. Our city must take Yunzhou Immortal City as a warning and be on high alert."

"By the way, that fellow cultivator who just reached the Nascent Soul stage seemed to be a human cultivator as well. Could it be the same person?"

"Impossible, it can't be that much of a coincidence."

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Inside the Immortal City.

After Qin Ming finished his tour, he randomly found an inn to stay at and waited for Liu Yunzi to arrive.

He obtained a strand of Thunder Essence from Liu Yunzi, which was perfect for brewing Thunderfire Wine, saving him the trouble of risking his life to kill Thunder Beasts.

Qin Ming set up an isolation barrier in the room and then entered the Lesser Spirit Realm.

He arrived at the top of the green mountain, took out the many spiritual materials needed to brew Thunderfire Wine, and began to brew Thunderfire Wine according to the inheritance of "Wine Immortal's Divine Recipe".

Just then.

Qin Ming's arm suddenly felt hot, and the spirit of the wine yeast transformed into a fat man to assist him.

With Qu Ling's help, Qin Ming's efficiency in brewing seventh-grade spirit wine increased several times over. After entrusting everything to him, the process of brewing spirit wine became a natural and effortless success.
Just over half a month later, Qu Ling had brewed several jars of Thunderfire Wine.

"Master, the Thunderfire Wine has been brewed. It only needs a few days to ferment and absorb enough essence from heaven and earth before it can be opened and enjoyed."

Qu Ling, whose body was as thick as a wine barrel, reported to Qin Ming expressionlessly in a muffled voice.

Qin Ming gazed at the seventh-grade top-quality spirit wine he had brewed, a look of delight on his face. He hadn't expected the inheritance left to him by that legendary wine immortal to be so miraculous, capable of spontaneously transforming into yeast to infuse the spirit wine.
From this batch of spiritual materials, a total of three jars of spiritual wine were brewed, which can be considered a very high output.

What Qin Ming was even more excited about was that he could use this wine to unleash a great sword technique of the Wine Sword Immortal.

Next.

Qin Ming cultivated methodically within the Little Spirit Realm, and his cultivation level steadily improved.

This day.

He was studying the cultivation technique when he received a message talisman from the old man surnamed Wu in Canglan Immortal City.

The Devouring Rat came closer to take a look and also showed a look of disbelief: "Didn't Master see him? Why is this old guy looking for Master again?"

Qin Ming put away the jade slip without much change in expression. He immediately got up, opened the barrier, and welcomed the person in.

"So it's Fellow Daoist Wu, please come in."

"What business do you have with me, Qin?"

The elderly man surnamed Wu seemed to have been waiting for a long time. He smiled, cupped his hands, and said:
"Greetings, Fellow Daoist Qin. I have invited several fellow Daoists to hold an exchange meeting in the city to share our knowledge and experiences. I wonder if you would be interested?"

Qin Ming showed a hint of surprise: "Oh? An exchange between like-minded people? Then I, Qin, am naturally willing to participate."

He currently possesses a considerable number of spiritual items, which he can exchange with these cultivators from the Myriad Spirit Realm for some useful ones.

"It is a rare opportunity for so many fellow cultivators in this city to gather together."

"The time is set for the evening. It would be best if Fellow Daoist Qin could come."

The old man surnamed Wu said with a smile, then took his leave.

After nightfall.

Following the address left by the old man surnamed Wu, Qin Ming arrived at a quiet courtyard in the city.

When he arrived, there were already five or six fellow cultivators at the Integration stage inside.

In addition to the alien cultivators we had seen before, there were two more rogue cultivators.

Qin Ming greeted the group and then casually found a seat.

"Fellow Daoists, it's rare for us to get together, so let's take this opportunity to exchange some items."

“Then I will go first. Here is a mid-grade seventh-rank ‘Firefly Grass’ that I would like to exchange for the essence of Green Pine Profound Soul that is over five thousand years old.”

The appearance of this mid-grade seventh-rank spiritual herb immediately attracted the attention of all the old monsters present, including Qin Ming.

The seventh-tier Firefly Grass has many uses, especially beneficial to cultivators who practice wood and fire attribute techniques.

However, the item proposed by the old man surnamed Wu in exchange surprised Qin Ming.

The other old monsters took turns making offers, but the old man surnamed Wu did not agree.

Qin Ming also had more than twenty pieces of Green Pine Essence that the Devouring Rat had picked up, and they were all over ten thousand years old.

He immediately took out a piece of pine essence, about the size of an egg, which emitted an amazing green spiritual energy.

"It truly is the essence of the Mysterious Soul, and it's even ten thousand years old!"

The old man surnamed Wu immediately showed great joy and was about to make a deal with Qin Ming.

Qin Ming smiled faintly and said, "Fellow Daoist Wu only asked for a five-thousand-year-old piece, but the one I have now is ten thousand years old. Their values ​​are not comparable, are they?"

"Hehe, since that's the case, how about I add another mid-grade seventh-rank Golden Sunflower?" The old man surnamed Wu hesitated for a moment before reluctantly saying.

Qin Ming replied, "Deal."

The two parties quickly completed the transaction.

"I didn't expect Fellow Daoist Qin to have such profound knowledge, even managing to produce a ten-thousand-year-old Green Pine Essence." One of the middle-aged cultivators in blue robes exclaimed in admiration.

"I wonder if you have any extras? I'd like to exchange with you."

The man spoke with an expectant look in his eyes, clearly showing that these old monsters of the myriad spirits realm were extremely eager for such a special spiritual object.

Qin Ming said calmly, "I do have a few more, but I need some special spiritual items."

After saying that, he listed out the spiritual materials needed for alchemy and the spiritual items needed for planting spiritual rice.

The middle-aged man in the blue robe gritted his teeth and took out several spiritual items to exchange with Qin Ming.

It must be said that these cultivators from the Myriad Spirits Realm are all incredibly wealthy.

If these spiritual objects were in the spirit world, it would take an unknown amount of effort to obtain them; each one is extremely rare.

"Does Fellow Daoist Qin still possess any essence of Green Pine Mystic Soul? This old man would also like to exchange it," another dwarf elder inquired.

Qin Ming was also surprised. Why did all these alien cultivators want to obtain the Essence of Profound Soul?
Furthermore, these individuals were all the people who discussed matters with the elder surnamed Wu in the main hall of the Immortal City that day.

After a moment's thought, he had already roughly guessed that the reason why the group was so eager for the essence of the Green Pine Mystic Soul was probably because they had some ulterior motive.

However, Qin Ming didn't think much of it. He immediately took out two more pieces of Xuanpo Essence and traded them with two other Nascent Soul cultivators in exchange for several spiritual items for brewing spirit wine.

Just then.

Upon seeing Qin Ming take out one after another the essence of the ten-thousand-year-old green pine in his hand, the old man surnamed Wu said directly:

"I wonder how many of these items Fellow Daoist Qin has left? We old fellows would like to exchange them all."

Upon hearing this, Qin Ming did not produce any more Xuanpo Essence, but simply waved his hand slightly and said:

"Fellow Daoist Wu, these are all the pieces I have left. But I have a question: why did you exchange such a large quantity of Profound Soul Essence? Is there some special purpose for it?"

Upon being asked this question by Qin Ming, the old man surnamed Wu and the others seemed to realize something, and all of them showed abnormal behavior, but they quickly concealed it well.

The elderly man surnamed Wu seemed unwilling to reveal much to Qin Ming, and said with a dry laugh:

"Hehe, Fellow Daoist Qin misunderstands. This essence of the ten-thousand-year-old green pine is extremely rare and hard to come by, so the more the better for us."

Seeing that the old man was unwilling to say more, Qin Ming did not ask any further questions and simply nodded slightly.

Next, the group exchanged some spiritual items, including some top-tier cultivation techniques, but Qin Ming had little interest in such things.

After exchanging spiritual items, the group discussed profound mysteries and shared their cultivation experiences. As fellow Nascent Soul cultivators, they all gained something from the discussions.

Qin Ming listened with great interest, especially when the old man surnamed Wu from the Shepherd Spirit Clan mentioned their clan's "Soul Shepherd Scripture".

Several days later.

This small-scale exchange among like-minded individuals then came to an end.

Qin Ming was about to take his leave when the old man surnamed Wu called him back and asked him to stay.

"Is there anything else, Fellow Daoist Wu?"

The elderly man surnamed Wu smiled and then invited Qin Ming into a room.

When he entered, he was surprised to find that the cultivators who had been discussing matters with the old man surnamed Wu were also there.

After inviting him in, the old man surnamed Wu got straight to the point and said, "Forgive my bluntness, but I'm afraid Fellow Daoist Qin has more than just those four pieces of Xuanpo Essence, right?"

"There were too many people around just now, so it wasn't convenient to reveal any secrets to you."

"If Fellow Daoist Qin has any extra Xuanpo Essence, and its quality is the same as the previous ones, we are willing to share a tremendous secret with you."

(End of this chapter)